Winning blow: queen to e6 (e2·9)
c9-27644Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
18. Qxe6+ Kh7 19. Bd3+ Be4 20. Bxe4+ Rf5 21. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: bishop to d3 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh7, then Bd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
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