Winning blow: queen to e6 (e3·7)
c9-11041Puzzle 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
28. Qe6+ Kd8 29. Qg8+ Kd7 30. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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