Winning blow: queen to e1 (b4)
c9-13769Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qe1 Qxg2 27. Qf2 Qxf2 28. Bxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f2 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qxg2, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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