Winning blow: queen to e7 (e4·2)
c9-15387Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
30. Qe7+ Kg6 31. Qg5+ Kf7 32. Qg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #178.
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