Winning blow: queen to g8 (f8·3)
c9-22208Puzzle 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
37. Qg8+ Kh6 38. Qh8+ Qh7 39. Qxf6+ Ng6 40. fxe3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+10.9).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#23).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#22).
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (#21).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh6, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #122.
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