Winning blow: queen to e8 (h8·3)
c9-16201Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
19. Qe8+ Kd6 20. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd6, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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