Winning blow: queen to e6 (e2·8)
c9-23875Puzzle 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
27. Qxe6 Qxh4+ 28. Kg1 Bb6+ 29. Qxb6+ Ke8 30. Qxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxh4+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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