Winning blow: queen to g6 (e6·5)
c9-21302Puzzle 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
29. Qxg6 Ne3+ 30. Bxe3 Nf7 31. Bh6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne3+, then Kg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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