Winning blow: queen to g7 (e5·5)
c9-21458Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
19. Qg7+ Ke7 20. Qgxf7+ Kd8 21. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qgxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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