Winning blow: queen to h3 (h6)
c9-06636Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
11. Qh3 c6 12. f5 Ng5 13. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead c5, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
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