Winning blow: queen to g2 (h2·2)
c9-25693Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
29. Qxg2 Bxg2 30. Nxe7+ Kc7 31. Rc6+ Bxc6 32. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+4.5).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Bxg2, then Nxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
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