Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2·2)
c9-13477Puzzle 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
28. g4 Bf2+ 29. Kxf2 Rd8 30. Qg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g4.
- Spot on — king to f2 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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