Winning blow: queen to g4 (f4·4)
c9-01069Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
10. Qxg4 Bxa1 11. Qh5 Bb2 12. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxa1, then Qh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #259.
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