Winning blow: queen to g8 (g5·2)
c9-23232Puzzle 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
20. Qxg8+ Qf8 21. Bh5+ Ke7 22. Qe6+ Kd8 23. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+4.9).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf8, then Bh5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #653.
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