Winning blow: queen to e8 (g6·3)
c9-16131Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
29. Qe8+ Kb7 30. Qxd7+ Kb6 31. Qxc6+ Ka7 32. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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