Winning blow: queen to e7 (c5)
c9-22121Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Qe7 Rh7 28. Qe6+ Kf8 29. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: queen to e6 (+5.2).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh7, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #504.
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