Winning blow: queen to g7 (h8·2)
c9-13300Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Qg7 Kb8 15. O-O f4 16. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+3.0).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nc3+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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