Winning blow: queen to g6 (g7·2)
c9-22150Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qg6+ Kf8 36. Qxh6+ Ke8 37. Qg6+ Kf8 38. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (+5.4).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (+5.5).
- Best move. queen to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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