Winning blow: queen to e6 (d5·6)
c9-21297Puzzle 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
27. Qxe6 Bxg3+ 28. Kd2 Bf4+ 29. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxg3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
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