Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·6)
c9-08738Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
13. hxg3 Qb6 14. Bxd5 Ra6 15. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qb6, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
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