Winning blow: queen to e6 (d6)
c9-27074Puzzle 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
15. Qxe6+ Kg7 16. Nd5 Be5 17. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+0.8).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg7, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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