Winning blow: queen to g6 (f6·4)
c9-20431Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
27. Qg6+ Kf8 28. Bc5+ Rd6 29. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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