Winning blow: queen to g2 (h1)
c9-17935Puzzle 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
14. Qxg2 Bxf6 15. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Bxf6, then Rxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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