Winning blow: queen to g6 (h6)
c9-13570Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
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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