Winning blow: queen to e6 (b6·3)
c9-18216Puzzle 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 Rf8 30. Rc8+ Qxc8+ 31. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf8, then Rc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #748.
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