Winning blow: queen to g6 (e6·3)
c9-18783Puzzle 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
30. Qxg6+ Kf8 31. bxc3 Bxd3+ 32. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+6.5).
- Strong! queen to d3 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then bxc3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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