Winning blow: queen to d5 (e5·7)
c9-15952Puzzle 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. Qxd5+ Ka6 27. Qxa8 Be6 28. Rxe6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#6).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka6, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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