Winning blow: queen to g2 (h3)
c9-11799Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. Qg2 Bxf2+ 27. Rxf2 Qc5 28. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — rook to f2 (+4.7).
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Qd8, then Rbc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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