Winning blow: queen to e8 (c6·3)
c9-12255Puzzle 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
26. Qxe8 g3+ 27. Ke1 g2 28. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g3+, then Ke1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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