Winning blow: queen to g7 (b7)
c9-07343Puzzle rating: 1101Theme: 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. Qxg7+ Kxg7 16. cxd5 Nxd5 17. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+4.0).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Kxg7, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
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