Winning blow: queen to g6 (c2·2)
c9-03019Puzzle 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
16. Qxg6+ Bg7 17. Bh6 Rfe8+ 18. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (#3).
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bg7, then Bh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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