Winning blow: queen to g4 (f4·5)
c9-17567Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Qg4 e6 25. Qxe6 Kg7 26. Rc7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g4.
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#4).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e6, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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