Winning blow: queen to e7 (d6·2)
c9-11433Puzzle 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
22. Qe7+ Kc7 23. d6+ Kb8 24. Rxb4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#6).
- Strong! rook to b4 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then d6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #951.
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