Winning blow: queen to g6 (g4·4)
c9-22538Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
36. Qxg6 fxg6 37. h7 Qxe4+ 38. f3 Qd3 39. h8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: pawn to h7 (+5.0).
- A natural move: pawn to f3.
- Best move. pawn to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead fxg6, then h7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #565.
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