Winning blow: queen to e6 (d6·2)
c9-12903Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
36. Qe6+ Kf8 37. Qe8+ Kg7 38. Qe7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then b6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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