Winning blow: queen to e5 (c3·7)
c9-13051Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Qxe5 Bd6 24. Qxd6+ Bd7 25. Ne6+ Kc8 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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