Winning blow: queen to g7 (e5·3)
c9-16661Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
22. Qxg7+ Ke7 23. Qf6+ Kd7 24. Qf5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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