Winning blow: bishop to e2 (f1·3)
c9-09942Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
18. Be2 Qxe4 19. Qc7+ Kf6 20. Rf1+ Bf5 21. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to c7 (+3.8).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+3.8).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxe4, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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