Winning blow: queen to g7 (d7·3)
c9-22105Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
25. Qxg7+ Rxg7 26. Rd8+ Qe8 27. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#3).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxg7, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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