Winning blow: queen to e6 (h3·7)
c9-17609Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
37. Qe6+ Kc7 38. b6+ Kb8 39. Qxc6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then b6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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