Winning blow: queen to g7 (b2)
c9-23411Puzzle 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
30. Qg7+ Kd8 31. Qf6+ Kc7 32. Qe7+ Kb8 33. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+6.6).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (+7.5).
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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