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Winning blow: queen to e6 (e2·4)

c9-09474
Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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