Winning blow: queen to g1 (f1)
c9-02529Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
8. Qxg1 Qxf5 9. Bxc6 dxc6 10. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+3.3).
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead h3, then Bxc6 and you win the rook.
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