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Winning blow: queen to g6 (d6·2)

c9-25904
Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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