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Winning blow: queen to e7 (g7·3)

c9-11234
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #836

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