Winning blow: queen to e6 (f5·2)
c9-20277Puzzle 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
33. Qxe6+ Kxe6 34. Rff7 Ke5 35. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe6, then Rff7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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