Winning blow: queen to g3 (h3·5)
c9-19709Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
28. Qg3 Qd8 29. Bxd8 Kxd8 30. Qd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (#10).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd8, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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