Winning blow: queen to e6 (e3·10)
c9-10360Puzzle 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
28. Qxe6+ Kc7 29. Qf7+ Be7 30. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then Rxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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