Winning blow: queen to g2
c9-17343Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
38. Qxg2+ Kxg2 39. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to a7 (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Kxg2, then Bxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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