Winning blow: queen to g4 (g5)
c9-18348Puzzle 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
26. Qg4 Rxd5 27. O-O Rh8 28. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Rxd5, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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