Winning blow: queen to d6 (a3·6)
c9-26981Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
28. Qd6+ Ke8 29. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+8.9).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+9.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #674.
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