Winning blow: queen to g5 (f5·2)
c9-15267Puzzle 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
34. Qg5+ Kxf7 35. Qxf6+ Kg8 36. Qg6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf7, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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