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Winning blow: queen to g6 (c2·2)

c9-03019
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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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