Winning blow: queen to g3 (h3·3)
c9-13326Puzzle 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
25. Qg3 Ka6 26. Rd1 Rf8 27. f4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead a5, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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