Winning blow: queen to e7 (b4·4)
c9-17715Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
27. Qe7 Qc8 28. Bxc8 Rxc8 29. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa4+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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