Winning blow: queen to e2 (e6)
c9-08926Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
36. Qxe2 Nxb7 37. Qxe7 Re8 38. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to e7 (+2.7).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxb7, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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