Winning blow: queen to g3 (h3·6)
c9-09965Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Qg3 Ke5 36. Qg5+ Kd6 37. Qxf4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g3.
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke5, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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