Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·5)
c9-17562Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Qf7+ Kd8 30. Qf8+ Kd7 31. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#15).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
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