Winning blow: queen to g7 (c3·3)
c9-26251Puzzle 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
14. Qxg7 d5 15. Qg8+ Kd7 16. Bg4+ Kd6 17. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#6).
- Strong! bishop to g4 is the sharp choice (#5).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then Qg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
Explore position #869Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play