Winning blow: queen to g3 (e1·4)
c9-14507Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
27. Qg3+ Kf8 28. Bxf6 Rd2 29. Bc3 Rxg2 30. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (+4.9).
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
Explore position #881Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play