Winning blow: queen to c6 (e6·5)
c9-20423Puzzle 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
24. Qxc6 Ra7 25. Qe8+ Kb7 26. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ra7, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #491.
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