Winning blow: queen to c7 (e5·2)
c9-09303Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
23. Qc7+ Bd7 24. Qxd7+ Kf8 25. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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