Winning blow: queen to e8 (b5·2)
c9-16059Puzzle 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
31. Qe8+ Ke6 32. R8c6+ Ke5 33. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke6, then R1c6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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