Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2·5)
c9-19311Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
11. g4 Qxe5 12. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe5, then Nxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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