Winning blow: queen to h6 (c1·6)
c9-27885Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
13. Qh6 Rg2+ 14. Kf1 Rg1+ 15. Kxg1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: king to f1 (#6).
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg2+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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