Winning blow: queen to e8 (e5·4)
c9-15010Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Qe8+ Kh7 27. Bd3+ Qe4 28. Bxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh7, then Bd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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