Winning blow: queen to e7 (e3·7)
c9-13837Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
22. Qe7 Ne8 23. Qxd7 Nd6 24. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf7, then Bxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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