Winning blow: queen to g4 (h5)
c9-19122Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qg4 Qxg4 17. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: knight to g4 (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxg4, then Nxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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