Winning blow: queen to c5 (e3·2)
c9-11291Puzzle 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
18. Qxc5 h5 19. Ng7 Qe7 20. Qxe7+ Ncxe7 21. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (+4.0).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- Best move. knight to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead h5, then Ng7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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