Winning blow: queen to e6 (e1·2)
c9-14333Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
17. Qxe6 Nxe6 18. Re3 Nf4 19. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: rook to e3 (+3.8).
- Strong! rook to e7 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nxe6, then Re3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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