Winning blow: queen to e6 (e5·2)
c9-18152Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
29. Qxe6+ Kh8 30. Rd7 Qxd7 31. Qxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (+6.6).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh8, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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