Winning blow: queen to g6 (h7·2)
c9-23775Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
26. Qxg6+ Ke7 27. Qe6+ Kd8 28. Nf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
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