Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·7)
c9-18396Puzzle 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
42. g7 Kd8 43. g8=Q+ Kd7 44. Qg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g7.
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e5, then g8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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