Winning blow: queen to e6 (e3)
c9-08214Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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. Qe6+ Qxe6 17. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Qxe6, then Nxe6 and you stay on top.
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