Winning blow: queen to g7 (h7·9)
c9-18474Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qxg7 a5 31. Qd7+ Kf8 32. Nce6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc2, then Rb1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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