Winning blow: queen to e6 (d7·5)
c9-16452Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qe6 Be4 26. Rxe4 Rb8 27. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e6.
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be4, then Rxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #17.
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