Winning blow: queen to e1 (g3·2)
c9-17310Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qe1 Qxe1+ 34. Rxe1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: rook to e1 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxe1+, then Rxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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