Winning blow: queen to e7 (d7·2)
c9-12647Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
27. Qxe7 Bd5 28. c7+ Qxc7 29. Qf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+11.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (#9).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#10).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb3, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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