Winning blow: queen to g7 (b2·3)
c9-17917Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
17. Qg7+ Kf4 18. Nd2 Qb6+ 19. e3+ Qxe3+ 20. Nxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- knight to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. knight to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf4, then Nd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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