Winning blow: queen to e6 (f7)
c9-03125Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
16. Qxe6+ Qd6 17. Qe8+ Kb6 18. Bd4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#8).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qd6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
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