Winning blow: queen to g5 (e7·2)
c9-13897Puzzle 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
21. Qg5+ Kf7 22. Re7+ Kf8 23. Rxg7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#13).
- Well found: rook to e7 (#12).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (#11).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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