Winning blow: queen to e8 (e4·4)
c9-09082Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. Qe8+ Kb7 28. Qc8+ Kb6 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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