Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·7)
c9-10172Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
29. Qd7 Bc6 30. Ng6+ Kg8 31. Qxc6
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d7.
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc6, then Nxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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