Winning blow: queen to g7 (c3·6)
c9-14883Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Qg7 Re7 25. Qxe7+ Kc8 26. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g7.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #627.
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