Winning blow: queen to h6 (g7)
c9-05981Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. Qh6 Bc3+ 16. Nd2 Bxb2 17. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to d2 (+4.0).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bxb2, then Be4 and you stay on top.
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