Winning blow: queen to e2 (h5·6)
c9-15257Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Qe2 Kb8 34. Qb5+ Rb7 35. Ra8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e2.
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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