Winning blow: queen to e7 (d6·5)
c9-28084Puzzle 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
32. Qxe7+ Kxc8 33. Rd1 b4 34. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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