Winning blow: queen to e5 (d4)
c9-15610Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
40. Qxe5 Nxe5 41. Nd6 Nc6 42. Nxc8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+2.5).
- Strong! knight to c8 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxe5, then Nd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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