Winning blow: queen to e7 (f8·3)
c9-09783Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Qe7+ Bd7 27. Bf4+ Kb6 28. a5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to a5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bd7, then Bf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
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