Winning blow: queen to e5 (e4·2)
c9-06910Puzzle 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
14. Qxe5 Bc7 15. Qd4 Qxf4+ 16. Qxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! queen to f4 gives up material but you stand better (+1.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc7, then Qe2 and you win the knight.
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