Winning blow: queen to g6 (g4)
c9-14598Puzzle 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
19. Qg6 e3 20. Nf4 Bg8 21. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead d5, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #478.
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