Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·2)
c9-10447Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
39. g6 d5 40. Qf7+ Kd8 41. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g6.
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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