Winning blow: queen to g1 (h1·5)
c9-14492Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Qg1 d4 31. Qxg3 Kd6 32. Qg7
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g1.
- Spot on — queen to g3 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to g7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d4, then Qxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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