Winning blow: queen to e6 (h6·2)
c9-26593Puzzle 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
26. Qxe6+ Kf8 27. Bc5+ Nd6 28. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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