Winning blow: queen to g6 (e8·2)
c9-10006Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
29. Qg6+ Kf8 30. b7 Nf2+ 31. Kh4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
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