Winning blow: queen to e6 (e4·4)
c9-17226Puzzle 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. Qxe6+ Rd7 26. Bf5 Kb7 27. Rxb6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- bishop to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd7, then Bf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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