Winning blow: queen to e5 (f4·2)
c9-16822Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Qe5 Qd7 20. Nd3 Ka7 21. g4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qd7, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
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