Winning blow: queen to g5 (h4·2)
c9-19534Puzzle 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
29. Qg5+ Ng6 30. Qxg6+ Kf8 31. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng6, then Qxg6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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