Winning blow: queen to e7 (a3·2)
c9-15768Puzzle 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
22. Qe7+ Kc8 23. Nd6+ Kc7 24. Ne8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#7).
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then dxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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