Winning blow: queen to e6 (f7·2)
c9-25990Puzzle 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
30. Qxe6+ Kb7 31. Bxd5+ Ka7 32. Qe7+ Bc7 33. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+7.2).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (+9.3).
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+11.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb7, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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