Winning blow: queen to g7 (e5·2)
c9-14104Puzzle 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
27. Qg7+ Ke8 28. Nf6+ Kd8 29. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (+10.8).
- You win decisive material (+10.8).
- If instead Ke7, then Rxe6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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