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Winning blow: queen to g6 (e6·4)

c9-19076
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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