Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·4)
c9-19406Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Qxf7+ Kxd6 32. Qf8+ Qe7 33. Qh2+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#4).
- Strong! queen to h2 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd6, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #178.
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