Winning blow: queen to g2 (h3·3)
c9-18061Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
18. Qg2 c4 19. bxc4 Nb6 20. f4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+7.1).
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead Nb6, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #311.
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