Winning blow: queen to e7 (f7·2)
c9-19970Puzzle 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
26. Qe7+ Kd5 27. Qd7+ Kc4 28. Rc1+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd5, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #701.
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