Winning blow: queen to g8 (f7·2)
c9-02668Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. Qxg8+ Kb7 16. Qxa8+ Kxa8 17. dxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#8).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then dxe6+ and you win the rook.
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