Winning blow: queen to c7 (d6·3)
c9-18119Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Qc7 Nxf3+ 31. gxf3 Qg5+ 32. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: pawn to f3 (#3).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf3+, then gxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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