Winning blow: queen to g2 (h1·2)
c9-11784Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
23. Qg2 Rdd8 24. R6e5 Nd7 25. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (+2.8).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rdd8, then R6e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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