Winning blow: queen to e1 (g3)
c9-14722Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
15. Qe1 Bxc3 16. Qxc3 d5 17. b3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+3.4).
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bh3, then Bxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #63.
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