Winning blow: queen to g5 (d8)
c9-10884Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
34. Qg5+ Qxg5 35. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: knight to g5 (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qxg5, then Nxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #656.
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