Winning blow: queen to g2 (f3)
c9-16827Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
22. Qxg2 Qb5 23. Ng3 Qxb2 24. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qb5, then Ng3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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