Winning blow: queen to e1 (c3)
c9-14217Puzzle 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
19. Qxe1 Qf7 20. O-O Bc7 21. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf7, then O-O and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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