Winning blow: queen to e5 (h2·2)
c9-28020Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxe5 c4 15. Nd5 Nxd5 16. Qxd5+ Kh8 17. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c4, then Nd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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