Winning blow: queen to e7 (c5·5)
c9-09461Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
35. Qe7+ Kc8 36. Qe8+ Kc7 37. d6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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