Winning blow: queen to d6 (e6·2)
c9-15095Puzzle 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
25. Qxd6+ Ke8 26. Qe6+ Kd8 27. Bg5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Re1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
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