Winning blow: pawn to e8 (e7·5)
c9-12110Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
34. e8=Q+ Kxb7 35. Bxd6 Ka7 36. Qb8+ Ka6 37. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxb7, then Bxd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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