Winning blow: queen to d5 (g8·4)
c9-16211Puzzle 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
28. Qd5+ Ke7 29. Qf7+ Kd8 30. Qg8+ Ke7 31. Qxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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