Winning blow: queen to e8 (e2·5)
c9-27857Puzzle 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
14. Qe8+ Kc7 15. Qe7+ Kc8 16. Qf8+ Kc7 17. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: queen to e7 (+5.7).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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