Winning blow: queen to g3 (e1·6)
c9-12421Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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. Qg3+ Kc8 29. Rxd8+ Qxd8 30. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (+10.5).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#7).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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