Winning blow: queen to g5 (c1·12)
c9-19069Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
13. Qg5+ Kh8 14. Qxe7 Bg3+ 15. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#3).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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