Winning blow: queen to e6 (e5·3)
c9-13241Puzzle 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
36. Qe6+ Kb5 37. Rf5+ c5 38. c4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Rf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #901.
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