Winning blow: queen to g6 (f6·2)
c9-17351Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qg6+ Kd7 32. Qe6+ Kc7 33. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+5.0).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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