Winning blow: queen to h3 (g4·3)
sf-t-0191Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. Qh3 dxc4 20. bxc4 Rxd1 21. Rxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead dxc4, then bxc4 and you stay on top.
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