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Winning blow: queen to h6 (g6·8)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #108

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