Winning blow: pawn to g8 (g7·3)
c9-18092Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
38. g8=R Bc7 39. Qxe4 Ka6 40. Qh7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g8.
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to h7.
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead b5, then Rxd8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
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