Winning blow: queen to e6 (g4·5)
c9-20686Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
27. Qxe6+ Qf7 28. Bb2+ Kf8 29. Bxa3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to b2 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to a3 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf7, then Bb2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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