Winning blow: queen to e7 (d7·3)
c9-22051Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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 Qf1+ 27. Kxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: king to h4 (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf1+, then Kxh4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #140.
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