Winning blow: queen to e5 (c5·3)
c9-13214Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Qe5+ Kg8 37. Qxe6+ Rf7 38. Qxf7+ Kh8 39. Rxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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