Winning blow: queen to e6 (g6·4)
c9-17268Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
29. Qxe6 Qb8 30. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qb8, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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