Winning blow: queen to e5 (f4·4)
c9-09044Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
19. Qxe5+ Ka8 20. Nc7+ Qxc7 21. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+4.4).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #809.
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