Winning blow: queen to e8 (c6·5)
c9-12627Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
25. Qxe8 Kxf6 26. Qf8+ Kg6 27. e8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf6, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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