Winning blow: queen to g6 (e6·2)
c9-18445Puzzle 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
26. Qg6+ Kxf8 27. Qxh6+ Kg8 28. Qg6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf8, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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