Winning blow: queen to e8 (e5·7)
c9-10681Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qxe8 Kb7 30. Qxd7+ Bc7 31. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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