Winning blow: queen to g2 (e4)
c9-24459Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
31. Qg2 Qxg2+ 32. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- Spot on — king to g2 (+10.1).
- You win decisive material (+10.1).
- If instead Qxg2+, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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