Winning blow: queen to g6 (g5·5)
c9-13261Puzzle 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 Rh1+ 29. Kxh1 Nf2+ 30. Rxf2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — king to h1 (#3).
- Precise: rook to f2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh1+, then Kg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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