Winning blow: queen to g4 (g5·2)
c9-14102Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
19. Qxg4 Bxg4 20. Nc7+ Kd7 21. Nxa8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on g4 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.1).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+2.9).
- Strong! knight to a8 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg4, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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