Winning blow: queen to g5 (d2·3)
c9-13203Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qxg5+ Kc8 26. Qg8+ Kc7 27. Qf7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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