Winning blow: queen to e7 (h7·2)
c9-25924Puzzle 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
41. Qe7+ Kg8 42. Rxg6+ Bxg6 43. Bxg6 Qe4+ 44. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#6).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (#5).
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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