Winning blow: queen to e7 (d6·4)
c9-12425Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Qe7+ Kc8 22. Nb6+ Kc7 23. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#19).
- Well found: knight to b6 (#18).
- Strong! knight to d7 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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