Winning blow: queen to g3 (g6)
c9-17590Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
28. Qg3 Be4 29. Qxh4 Rxh4 30. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (+5.0).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Bd7, then Qxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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