Winning blow: queen to g5 (d2·4)
c9-11048Puzzle 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
28. Qg5 Re7 29. Bh4 Rd7 30. Bxe6
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g5.
- bishop to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re7, then Bh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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