Winning blow: queen to g7 (h7·7)
c9-26118Puzzle 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
15. Qxg7+ Kxg7 16. Nh5+ Kf8 17. Nxf4 cxd4 18. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to h5 (+3.0).
- Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- Best move. pawn to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxg7, then Nh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #598.
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