Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·2)
c9-13044Puzzle 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
25. Qd7+ Kb6 26. Qxc8 c3+ 27. Bxc3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb6, then Qxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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