Winning blow: queen to e6 (e2·4)
c9-09474Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qe6+ Kc7 27. Qe7+ Bd7 28. Nxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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