Winning blow: queen to h6 (g6·8)
c9-16775Puzzle 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
31. Qh6 Nd5 32. Nxd7+ Kg8 33. Qe6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h6.
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd5, then Rxd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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