Winning blow: queen to g7 (h8·5)
c9-15714Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
21. Qg7 Rg5 22. Qh6 f5 23. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rg5, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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