Winning blow: queen to g6 (d3)
c9-07665Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
10. Qg6 Qb8 11. e3 Nd6 12. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Qc7, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
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