Winning blow: queen to e5 (e1·3)
c9-19450Puzzle 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. Qe5 Rhg8 28. Nc6 Re7 29. Nxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- knight to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rhg8, then Nc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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