Winning blow: queen to e6 (g4·8)
c9-14187Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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
31. Qxe6 Ka8 32. Qd5+ Kb8 33. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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