Winning blow: queen to g6 (e6)
c9-12114Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
25. Qxg6+ Kh8 26. Qxh5+ Kg8 27. Qg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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