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Winning blow: queen to e6 (c8·4)

c9-12759
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Qe6+ Kf8 35. Qh6+ Kf7 36. f6

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to h6 (#4).
  • A natural move: pawn to f6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg7, then f6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #59.

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