Winning blow: queen to c6 (e8·6)
c9-12819Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
21. Qxc6+ Kxc6 22. Re6+ Kc5 23. Nge4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: rook to e6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc6, then Re6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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