Winning blow: queen to g8 (d5·4)
c9-11436Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxg8 Rxg8 20. Nxe7 Re8 21. Nf5 Kd7 22. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- Best move. knight to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Rxg8, then Nxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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