Winning blow: queen to g5 (g7)
c9-10401Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
21. Qxg5+ Nxg5 22. Bxd5 Nxd4 23. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on g5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+1.6).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead Nxg5, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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