Winning blow: queen to g6 (c6)
c9-27684Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qg6 Qxg6 27. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxg6, then Bxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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