Winning blow: queen to g7 (g5·5)
c9-02977Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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+ Ke7 16. Qf6+ Kf8 17. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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