Winning blow: queen to e7 (e6·8)
c9-09389Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Qxe7+ Kc8 27. d7+ Kb8 28. bxc3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then bxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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