Winning blow: queen to h6 (g6·6)
c9-14082Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
17. Qh6+ Kg8 18. Rh1 Bb5+ 19. Kg1 Bc4 20. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (+7.8).
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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