Winning blow: queen to g3 (g2)
c9-21242Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
20. Qg3 Kd8 21. Qc7+ Ke8 22. Re1+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+10.6).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+11.5).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+11.9).
- You win decisive material (+11.9).
- If instead Nf4, then Qxf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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