Winning blow: queen to e7 (e1·4)
c9-16614Puzzle 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
19. Qe7+ Kg6 20. Bxf5+ Kxf5 21. Qe4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Bxf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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