Winning blow: queen to e2 (c4)
c9-24713Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Qe2+ Kh4 38. Bf6+ Kh3 39. Qf3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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