Winning blow: queen to g4 (c8)
c9-08873Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
17. Qg4 Rxg4+ 18. hxg4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Rxg4+, then hxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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