Winning blow: queen to g7 (c3·4)
c9-22686Puzzle 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
17. Qg7+ Ke8 18. h7 Qf2+ 19. Kxf2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then h7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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