Winning blow: queen to g7 (g2·2)
c9-09443Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
40. Qg7+ Qxg7 41. hxg7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Well found: pawn to g7 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxg7, then hxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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