Winning blow: queen to g2 (e2·2)
c9-17992Puzzle 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
12. Qxg2 Qa5 13. Bf2 Qd2 14. Nxf7 Nc4 15. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+2.9).
- Best move. knight to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa5, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #734.
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