Winning blow: queen to g6 (g7·3)
c9-24252Puzzle 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
35. Qg6+ Nf6 36. Qf5+ Kd6 37. Qxf6+ Kd7 38. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+9.4).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (+9.7).
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+9.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf6, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #10.
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