Winning blow: queen to e8 (h8·5)
c9-16210Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
26. Qe8+ Ke6 27. Rge1+ Kd5 28. Rad1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Rge1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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