Winning blow: queen to g6 (f6·3)
c9-22833Puzzle 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
37. Qxg6+ Kh8 38. Qh5+ Kg7 39. Rg1+ Rg2 40. Rxg2+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#5).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. rook to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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