Winning blow: queen to e5 (a1)
c9-01038Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
8. Qxe5 Ne6 9. Qb2 d5 10. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — queen to b2 (+5.3).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then h4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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