Winning blow: queen to e7 (c7·2)
c9-24015Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
32. Qxe7+ Kd5 33. Bc4+ Qxc4+ 34. bxc4+ Kxc4 35. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+6.5).
- Strong! pawn to c4 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd5, then Bc4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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