Winning blow: queen to d7 (e7·3)
c9-17968Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Qxd7 c5 26. Nd5 Ka7 27. Qc7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h3, then Ne8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #764.
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