Winning blow: queen to g8 (e8·2)
c9-19960Puzzle 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
21. Qxg8 Ne5 22. Qf8 Rxd8 23. Qc5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Ne5, then Qf8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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