Winning blow: queen to e5 (e3·2)
c9-11423Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Qxe5+ Be6 13. Qxg7+ Kd6 14. Qxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (+6.1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be6, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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