Winning blow: queen to d7 (h3)
c9-12251Puzzle 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
21. Qd7+ Kf6 22. Bd4+ Kg5 23. Rg1+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#5).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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