Winning blow: queen to h6 (g6·4)
c9-14287Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Qxh6 Rf6 20. Bg6+ Kg8 21. Rxh2 Rxg6 22. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#5).
- Strong! rook to h2 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf6, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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