Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2·7)
c9-16345Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
11. g3 Rg8 12. Qh2 Qg7 13. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- queen to h2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rg8, then Qh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #649.
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