Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·3)
c9-03974Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
9. hxg3 Ne5 10. Qe4 Qc7 11. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+2.1).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne5, then Qe4 and you win the bishop.
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