Winning blow: queen to e8 (c6·4)
c9-20512Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Qe8+ Kb7 37. Qe7+ Ka6 38. c6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#8).
- A natural move: pawn to c6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #844.
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