Winning blow: queen to e6 (g6·3)
c9-14596Puzzle 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
24. Qxe6 Nc3+ 25. bxc3 Qxe6 26. Ba4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+5.7).
- Strong! bishop to a4 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Nc3+, then bxc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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