Winning blow: pawn to g4 (h3·4)
c9-07233Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
12. hxg4 f5 13. Qc1 Qc8 14. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Qc1 and you win the bishop.
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