Winning blow: queen to g6 (e6·4)
c9-19076Puzzle 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
35. Qxg6 Ke7 36. Qg7+ Kd6 37. c3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then bxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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