Winning blow: queen to g2 (h3·2)
c9-13977Puzzle 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
20. Qg2 Kf7 21. Rxf5+ Nxf5 22. f4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (+4.4).
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rc8, then Rxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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