Winning blow: queen to e5 (d5·6)
c9-10293Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qe5+ Kf8 27. Qf6+ Kg8 28. Rxd7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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