Winning blow: queen to e8 (e5·6)
c9-21721Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qxe8+ Kd6 33. Qe7+ Kc6 34. d5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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