Winning blow: queen to e5 (g3·4)
c9-13939Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Qxe5 Rg8 34. a7+ Kxa7 35. b8=Q+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to a7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead h4, then a7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #707.
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