Winning blow: queen to g7 (g5·4)
c9-24363Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
25. Qxg7+ Bxg7 26. Rc3 Bf8 27. Bc1 Bh6 28. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: rook to c3 (+4.0).
- A natural move: bishop to c1.
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Bxg7, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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