Winning blow: queen to e5 (d4·3)
c9-14474Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
21. Qe5+ Qe6 22. Qb5+ Qd7 23. Re4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe6, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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