Winning blow: queen to e1 (c3·2)
c9-17494Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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 Qf4 34. Rc3 f5 35. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qf4, then Rc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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