Winning blow: queen to e7 (e2·4)
c9-25147Puzzle 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
15. Qe7+ Kg8 16. Qd8+ Bf8 17. Bxh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+3.8).
- Strong! bishop to h6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kg8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #887.
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