Winning blow: queen to e7 (e6·5)
c9-19808Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Qxe7+ Kg8 28. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxe8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #459.
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