Winning blow: queen to g7 (a1·4)
c9-10185Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
17. Qxg7 Bxc2 18. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxc2, then Qxh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
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