Winning blow: queen to e6 (e3·12)
c9-13973Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qxe6 Rd1+ 27. Kh2 Rd7 28. Qxd7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to h2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd1+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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