Winning blow: queen to e7 (h4·9)
c9-16281Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. Qe7+ Kb8 28. a6 Kc8 29. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb8, then a6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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