Winning blow: queen to g8 (g1·2)
c9-09685Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qg8+ Kc7 29. Bxe7 Kb7 30. Qd8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to d8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Bxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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