Winning blow: queen to d7 (a4·2)
c9-19401Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
21. Qd7+ Kg6 22. Qe6+ Kh5 23. Ng3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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