Winning blow: queen to d4 (g7·2)
c9-09235Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
21. Qd4+ Kc7 22. Qe5+ Kb7 23. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#7).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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