Winning blow: queen to e5 (e4·2)
c9-09325Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
29. Qxe5 Nxe5 30. Rxb5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to b5 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxe5, then Rxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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