Winning blow: queen to g7 (d4)
c9-17982Puzzle 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
31. Qxg7+ Ke8 32. Qg8+ Ke7 33. f6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
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