Winning blow: pawn to g8 (g7·2)
c9-25495Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. g8=Q Rh5 31. Qc8+ Kb6 32. Qd8+ Kc5 33. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g8 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Rh5, then Qc8+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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