Winning blow: queen to e7 (e6·7)
c9-24278Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Qxe7+ Bxe7 22. Rxe7+ Kd8 23. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Well found: rook to e7 (+7.8).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+7.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe7, then Rxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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