Winning blow: queen to g7 (h8·6)
c9-21300Puzzle 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
28. Qxg7+ Kd6 29. Qxb7 Bg1+ 30. Kxg1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#5).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd6, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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