Winning blow: queen to g4 (f3)
c9-15814Puzzle 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
26. Qg4 Ng7 27. Nf5 Nxf5 28. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Ng7, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #140.
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