Winning blow: queen to g5 (h6·3)
c9-05474Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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. Qxg5+ Kf8 10. f3 Nb6 11. Nh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Kf8, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
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