Winning blow: queen to e5 (a1·9)
c9-18754Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
13. Qxe5 g5 14. N2e4 Ref8 15. Rxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+9.2).
- Well found: knight to e4 (+9.3).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (+9.7).
- You win decisive material (+9.7).
- If instead g5, then N2e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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