Winning blow: queen to e5 (g7)
c9-09182Puzzle 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
21. Qe5 b5 22. Bf5+ Kb7 23. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#4).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b6, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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