Winning blow: queen to g4 (d1·4)
c9-17183Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
25. Qxg4 dxe4 26. Qh4 Qh6 27. Qxh6 gxh6 28. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- queen to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (+3.8).
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead dxe4, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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