Winning blow: queen to g3 (d6)
c9-20607Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Qg3 Qc2+ 30. Qf2 Qg6+ 31. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qc2+, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
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