Winning blow: queen to e2 (d1)
c9-11911Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
21. Qxe2 Rxe2 22. Kxe2 Kxg8 23. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: king to e2 (+6.2).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win decisive material (+6.8).
- If instead Rxe2, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #613.
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