Winning blow: queen to g7 (f8·2)
c9-15658Puzzle 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
29. Qg7+ Ka6 30. Nxc6 Nc5 31. Qxa7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Nxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #784.
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