Winning blow: pawn to g5
c9-00408Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
14. hxg5 Qxg5 15. Nf4 Bg4+ 16. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxg5, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
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