Winning blow: queen to g3 (e1·7)
c9-10377Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
27. Qg3 h4 28. Qxh4 Bg8 29. Qxf6 Bb3 30. Qd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g3.
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead h4, then Qxh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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