Winning blow: queen to e3 (e4·2)
c9-16094Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. Qxe3 a5 26. Ne6 Bxe6 27. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd4, then Ng6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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