Winning blow: queen to d7 (g7·2)
c9-17167Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
32. Qd7+ Kb6 33. Rxb8+ Ka6 34. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rxb8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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