Winning blow: queen to g6 (g3·6)
c9-15070Puzzle 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
10. Qxg6 Rh7 11. Bf4 Nc5 12. Bh6+ Rxh6 13. Qxh6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (+6.2).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (+6.7).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh7, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
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