Winning blow: queen to e7 (f6·2)
c9-25641Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
16. Qe7+ Kg7 17. Bf6+ Kh6 18. Bxh8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+7.0).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg7, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
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