Winning blow: queen to c6 (g2·5)
c9-20117Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
29. Qc6 Re1+ 30. Kh2 Bg3+ 31. fxg3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- king to h2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re1+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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