Winning blow: queen to e5 (g3·3)
c9-13860Puzzle 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
30. Qxe5 Qxe5 31. Nc6+ Ka8 32. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+3.9).
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe5, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #729.
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