Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·9)
c9-12470Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
24. Qxd7+ Kf8 25. Qxc7 Nb5 26. Nd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#6).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #657.
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