Winning blow: queen to e6 (a2·6)
c9-22510Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
19. Qxe6 Qb7 20. Ba2 Nf6 21. Qe7+ Qxe7 22. dxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qb7, then Ba2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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