Winning blow: queen to g2 (g4)
c9-10581Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
22. Qg2 Be3+ 23. Kc2 f4+ 24. Rxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to g6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be3+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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