Winning blow: queen to g7 (a1·3)
c9-25105Puzzle 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
19. Qxg7+ Kxg7 20. Nf5+ Kg6 21. Nxd6 Nf7 22. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+4.6).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. knight to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxg7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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