Winning blow: queen to g7 (g3)
c9-03703Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
17. Qxg7+ Kd8 18. Nxe6+ Rxe6 19. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxe6+ and you stay on top.
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