Winning blow: queen to d6 (d5·2)
c9-16681Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Qd6+ Kf7 30. hxg6+ Kg8 31. gxh7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then e6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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