Winning blow: queen to g6 (d6·2)
c9-25904Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
22. Qxg6 Bxe4 23. Rxf5+ Bxf5 24. Qxf5+ Qf7 25. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Well found: rook to f5 (#24).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#23).
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#22).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxe4, then Rxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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