Winning blow: queen to g7 (a1·2)
c9-20614Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Qxg7+ Kxg7 22. Nf5+ Kg8 23. Nxd6 Rxd6 24. Rxh5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on g7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+2.9).
- Stunning! knight to d6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Kxg7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #391.
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