Winning blow: queen to e6 (e1·9)
c9-11085Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
30. Qe6+ Kc5 31. Rc8+ Kb5 32. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc5, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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