Winning blow: queen to g2 (c2)
c9-02800Puzzle 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
15. Qg2 Qe6 16. Nxe5 cxb3+ 17. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+4.0).
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qe6, then Nxe5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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