Winning blow: queen to e6 (f7·4)
c9-15140Puzzle 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
16. Qe6+ Ke8 17. Qg8+ Kd7 18. Be6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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