Winning blow: queen to e6 (e1·7)
c9-13042Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qe6+ Kh7 27. Rf7+ Kg8 28. Rxa7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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