Winning blow: queen to g3 (h3·2)
c9-12013Puzzle 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
21. Qg3 Ra8 22. cxb5 Nxb5 23. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+2.2).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Ra8, then cxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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