Winning blow: queen to e6 (d5·4)
c9-25555Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
26. Qe6+ Kc7 27. Qxe5+ Kb7 28. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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