Winning blow: queen to e2 (h5·4)
c9-16583Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
36. Qe2 Qxc1 37. Bf6 Kd7 38. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qxc1, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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