Winning blow: queen to g7 (g6·4)
c9-18585Puzzle 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
28. Qxg7 Be7 29. Qg8+ Kc7 30. Qxa8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be7, then Rxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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