Winning blow: queen to g5 (e3·3)
c9-13332Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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
20. Qxg5 Bf3 21. Qf5 Rh1+ 22. Kxh1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- queen to f5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf3, then Qf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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