Winning blow: queen to e6 (f6·3)
c9-24418Puzzle 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
31. Qe6+ Kf8 32. Nxe5 Nxe5 33. Qxd6+ Kf7 34. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+4.7).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxe5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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