Winning blow: queen to e7 (a7·3)
c9-09160Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
28. Qe7 Nb2 29. Ne8+ Rxe8 30. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e7.
- Spot on — knight to e8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxa5, then Nh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #136.
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