Winning blow: queen to e6 (e7·3)
c9-24446Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
20. Qe6 Kxb8 21. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Kxb8, then Bxh8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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