Winning blow: queen to e7 (e1·2)
c9-10696Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
37. Qe7+ Kc8 38. Nd6+ Kb8 39. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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