Winning blow: queen to e6 (e4)
c9-15340naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
24. Qe6+ Qxe6 25. fxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: pawn to e6 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxe6, then fxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
SP-474 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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