Winning blow: queen to g5 (h5·2)
c9-22671Puzzle 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
28. Qg5+ Kf8 29. Nge5 Rg8 30. Qh6+ Ke7 31. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Kf8, then Nge5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #391.
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