Winning blow: queen to e5 (d6)
c9-09947Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
16. Qe5 Ng6 17. Qd4 Ba5 18. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ng6, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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