Winning blow: queen to d5 (g5)
c9-11927Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
32. Qd5 Nf6 33. Bxf6 Qxb1 34. Qg8+ Kg6 35. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nf6, then Bxf6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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