Winning blow: queen to g5 (c1·16)
c9-18792Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Qg5 b4+ 31. Kf3 Bc8 32. Qd8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g5.
- king to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b4+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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