Winning blow: queen to e4 (b1·3)
c9-22904Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
16. Qe4 Qd5 17. Bxe5+ Ka7 18. Qxd5 Nxd5 19. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (+1.6).
- Strong! queen to d5 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd5, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
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