Winning blow: queen to e8 (c6)
c9-19598Puzzle 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
28. Qe8+ Kd6 29. Qd8+ Kc5 30. Ne4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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