Winning blow: queen to h6 (d2·2)
c9-14069Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
38. Qh6+ Kg8 39. Qxg6+ Qg7 40. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: queen to g6 (+3.8).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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