Winning blow: queen to e7 (g5·7)
c9-18691Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
18. Qe7 Ne3+ 19. Kc1 Nc4+ 20. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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