Winning blow: queen to e8 (e4·3)
c9-22352Puzzle 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
12. Qxe8 Rxe8 13. Nb5+ Kb8 14. Bxd6+ Bxd6 15. Nxd6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on e8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (+2.4).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+1.9).
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rxe8, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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