Winning blow: queen to g1 (e3)
c9-19491Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
25. Qxg1 Rf3 26. O-O-O Bxg1 27. g7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+5.0).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Rf3, then Qxd4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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