Winning blow: queen to e5 (g3)
c9-03636Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
10. Qxe5 d6 11. Qc3 c6 12. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Qc3 and you win the bishop.
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