Winning blow: queen to e7 (e2·5)
c9-09232Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Qe7+ Kc6 28. Bd5+ Kb6 29. a7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#5).
- A natural move: pawn to a7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then a7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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