Winning blow: queen to e5 (e4)
c9-05737Puzzle 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
14. Qe5 b6 15. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: knight to d8, and you stand better (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b6, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
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