Winning blow: queen to e5 (h8)
c9-04159Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
13. Qxe5+ Be6 14. g3 Nb6 15. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Be6, then g3 and you stay on top.
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