Winning blow: queen to e7 (e6·12)
c9-11293Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
37. Qxe7+ Kc8 38. Qe8+ Kc7 39. Qxc6+ Kd8 40. Bg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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