Winning blow: queen to e7 (e3·3)
c9-17831Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
15. Qe7 Qa5+ 16. b4 Qxg5 17. Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa5+, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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