Winning blow: queen to e8 (c8·2)
c9-16590Puzzle 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
34. Qe8+ Kf6 35. Qc3+ Ne5 36. Rf3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#6).
- Precise: rook to f3 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Qc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #771.
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