Winning blow: queen to e7 (g7·3)
c9-11234Puzzle 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
22. Qxe7 Ne2 23. Qc7+ Kb5 24. Rb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxc2, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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