Winning blow: queen to e2 (c2)
c9-12749Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. Qe2+ Ne4 26. Qxe4+ Kd8 27. Bxh8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne4, then Qxe4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
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