Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·3)
c9-17793Puzzle 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
21. Qd7+ Kf8 22. Rxf6+ Kg8 23. Rxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Rxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #141.
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