Winning blow: queen to d5 (b7)
c9-15048Puzzle 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
25. Qxd5+ Ke7 26. Qxe4+ Be5 27. Qxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #268.
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