Winning blow: queen to h3 (g4·2)
c9-27705Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
19. Qh3 Ra6 20. Bxc6 Rxc6 21. bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to c6, and you stand better (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ra6, then Bxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #571.
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