Winning blow: queen to g4 (f3·2)
c9-26206Puzzle 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
25. Qxg4 Qf6 26. Qc8+ Kh7 27. Bg5 Qe6 28. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+5.7).
- Strong! bishop to g5 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf6, then Qc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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