Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·25)
c9-18319Puzzle 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. dxe6+ Kf6 27. Qe5+ Ke7 28. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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