Winning blow: queen to e7 (g5·3)
c9-23625Puzzle 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
20. Qxe7 Bc6 21. c4 Re6 22. Qg5+ Rg6 23. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc6, then c4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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