Winning blow: queen to e5 (b2·4)
c9-14896Puzzle 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
27. Qxe5 Rf7 28. Bxh5 f4 29. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf7, then Bxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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