Winning blow: queen to g7 (g4·2)
c9-16043Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
41. Qxg7+ Kxg7 42. e8=N+ Kf7 43. Nxc7 Bxh5 44. Nxb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: pawn to e8 (+4.0).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxg7, then e8=N+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
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