Winning blow: queen to e7 (e3·6)
c9-13648Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
25. Qe7+ Kg8 26. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#10).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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