Winning blow: queen to g2 (b2)
c9-15242Puzzle 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
21. Qg2 d6 22. Qg6+ Ke6 23. exf5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#7).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxc5, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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