Winning blow: queen to e6 (h6·4)
c9-11133Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Qe6 Rd8 34. Qe7+ Ka6 35. Qxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxc4, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
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