Winning blow: queen to e5 (h5·3)
c9-19800Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
30. Qe5+ Kc5 31. d6+ Kc6 32. Qc3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#8).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc5, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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