Winning blow: queen to e2 (b5)
c9-09924Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
26. Qe2 Qxe2+ 27. Kxe2 gxf4 28. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: king to e2 (+5.2).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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