Winning blow: queen to d4 (a1·5)
c9-20815Puzzle 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
13. Qd4 Nb6 14. g3 Qg8 15. Qc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qg8, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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