Winning blow: queen to e6 (e1·8)
c9-21002Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qe6+ Qxe6 25. Nxe6 Bh6 26. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+3.8).
- Strong! knight to d8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe6, then Nxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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