Winning blow: queen to e7 (e6·9)
c9-14913Puzzle 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
23. Qxe7+ Kg8 24. Ne6 Rf7 25. Qe8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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