Winning blow: queen to e7 (b7)
c9-22225Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
38. Qxe7+ Qg7 39. Qh4+ Kg6 40. Qg4+ Rg5 41. Qxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: queen to h4 (+7.6).
- Strong! queen to g4 is the sharp choice (+7.5).
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead Qg7, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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