Winning blow: queen to e1 (h1)
c9-09899Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
15. Qxe1 Bxc1 16. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc1, then Kxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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