Winning blow: queen to e6 (c8)
c9-18634naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
19. Qe6+ Kf8 20. Qxe7+ Kg8 21. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
SP-864 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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