Winning blow: queen to g6 (c6)
c9-06896Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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. Qxg6 e5 16. Qxe8+ Kh7 17. Qxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#17).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#10).
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e5, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
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