Winning blow: queen to g7 (f7)
c9-22445Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Qxg7+ Kxg7 14. Rg3 Kh7 15. Bxg4 hxg4 16. Rxg4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on g7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- rook to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. rook to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Kxg7, then Rg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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