Winning blow: queen to e5 (e4·4)
c9-14456Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
24. Qxe5 Qxh7 25. Ng5 Qg6 26. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxh7, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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