Winning blow: queen to g8 (g6·6)
c9-10592Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qg8 e6 30. Ne5+ Kd6 31. Qf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#7).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e6, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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