Winning blow: queen to g1 (g2)
c9-11136Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
24. Qg1+ Qe3 25. Qxe3+ b6 26. Rc7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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