Winning blow: queen to d6 (h6·3)
c9-17791Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
30. Qxd6 Bxd6 31. g8=Q+ Ke7 32. f6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxd6, then g8=Q+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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