Winning blow: pawn to g5 (g4)
c9-18665Puzzle 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
16. g5 f5 17. Bf3 Kd7 18. Qg3
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead f5, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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