Winning blow: queen to e6 (e2·10)
c9-13099Puzzle 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
27. Qe6+ Ke8 28. Rxb7 Rf7 29. Re1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #524.
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