Winning blow: queen to g2 (c6)
c9-23183Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
24. Qg2 Qxd3 25. Rh3 Qe2 26. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- rook to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxd3, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #440.
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