Winning blow: queen to g5 (g3·2)
c9-22599Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
32. Qg5+ Qxg5 33. Rxg5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Well found: rook to g5 (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxg5, then Rxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
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