Winning blow: queen to g7 (h8·3)
c9-11803Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
34. Qxg7+ Ke8 35. Qh8+ Kf7 36. Qg8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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