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Winning blow: queen to g6 (h6)

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Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

21. Qxg6 Nxg6 22. Nxe6

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The queen on g6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
  • Well found: knight to e6 (+2.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Nxg6, then Nxe6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #339.

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