Winning blow: queen to d8 (e7·5)
c9-14517Puzzle 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
34. Qxd8 exf3+ 35. Kxf3 Kg7 36. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — king to f3 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exf3+, then Kh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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