Winning blow: queen to e5 (a1·5)
c9-11859Puzzle 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
11. Qxe5 Qxb1 12. Nxe7 d6 13. Nxc8 Qxc1 14. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+1.1).
- Stunning! knight to c8 gives up material but you stand better (+1.4).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Qxb1, then Nxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
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