Winning blow: queen to g3 (f3)
c9-11657Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
37. Qg3+ Rg5 38. Qd3+ Rf5 39. c8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg5, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #384.
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