Winning blow: queen to g6 (h6·4)
c9-28161Puzzle 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
33. Qg6+ Kh8 34. Ng5 Rh1+ 35. Kxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to h1 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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