Winning blow: queen to g2 (f1)
c9-15382Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
7. Qg2 d5 8. Nxd5 Nf6 9. Nxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#7).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead d5, then Nxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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