Winning blow: queen to e6 (b3·2)
c9-22213Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qe6+ Kb7 28. Qd7+ Qc7 29. Rb6+ Ka8 30. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Strong! rook to b6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
Explore position #873Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play