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Winning blow: queen to e6 (e3·8)

c9-24086
Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Qe6+ Kc7 33. Bf4+ Rd6 34. Qxd6+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: bishop to f4 (#3).
  • Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kc7, then Bf4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #886.

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