Winning blow: queen to g7 (f7·3)
c9-11278Puzzle rating: 2240Theme: 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
19. Qxg7 exd1=Q+ 20. Rxd1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead exd1=Q+, then Rxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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