Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·6)
c9-27060Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
33. Qd7 Qf1+ 34. Bxf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to f1 (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf1+, then Bxf1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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