Winning blow: queen to e8 (h8·2)
c9-16965Puzzle 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
32. Qe8+ Kd6 33. f8=Q+ Kc7 34. Bf4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#10).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#8).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd6, then Bf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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