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Winning blow: queen to e1 (b4)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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