Winning blow: queen to e7 (d7)
c9-10284Puzzle 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
35. Qe7+ Kd4 36. Qc5+ Ke5 37. Rd7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#6).
- A natural move: rook to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd4, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #499.
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