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Winning blow: queen to e7 (e4·2)

c9-15387
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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