Winning blow: queen to e3 (g1)
c9-17042Puzzle 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
30. Qe3 Kg7 31. Bxd5 Nxd5 32. Rxd5
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e3.
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Qe8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #68.
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