Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2·2)
c9-07090Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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
16. g3 Bxg3+ 17. Nxg3 f4 18. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: knight to g3 (+7.1).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg5, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
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