Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·3)
c9-19177Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Qf7+ Kd8 32. Qf8+ Kd7 33. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#10).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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