Winning blow: queen to g6 (g3·10)
c9-18516Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Qxg6+ Kd7 29. Ne5+ Kd6 30. Qxg7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #610.
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