Winning blow: queen to e6 (c8·4)
c9-12759Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. 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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