Winning blow: queen to g7 (c3·5)
c9-15644Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Qxg7 Bd6 26. Rxd6 Nc2+ 27. Nxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to c2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc2+, then Nxc2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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