Winning blow: queen to g8 (f7·3)
c9-01430Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
11. Qxg8+ Ke7 12. Qf7+ Kd6 13. Ne4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#2).
- Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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