Winning blow: queen to e5 (h8·2)
c9-20335Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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+ Kf8 31. Qg7+ Ke7 32. Bb5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#5).
- A natural move: bishop to b5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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