Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·5)
c9-13741Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
33. Qd7+ Ke5 34. Qxe7+ Ne6 35. f4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke5, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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