Winning blow: pawn to g8 (g7)
c9-22263Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
36. g8=Q Bxd4 37. Qf7+ Kb8 38. exd4 Rd6 39. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g8 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (+2.5).
- Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxd4, then Qf7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
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