Winning blow: queen to e5 (e4·6)
c9-10319Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Qxe5 Bxd5 23. Rc8+ Kg7 24. Rf1 Qxe3+ 25. Qxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+3.1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd5, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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