Winning blow: queen to g6 (g7·5)
c9-09671Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Qxg6 Rc1+ 29. Kf2 Rf7 30. Qh6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
Explore position #594Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play