Winning blow: queen to e6 (g4·2)
c9-14374Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
30. Qe6+ Kf4 31. Qf5+ Ke3 32. Rd3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf4, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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