Winning blow: queen to g6 (g3·11)
c9-14765Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Qg6 Qd3 25. exd3 c3 26. Bb3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g6.
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to b3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd2+, then Bxd2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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