Winning blow: queen to e1 (d2)
c9-18103Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
34. Qxe1 Rxe1+ 35. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: king to e1 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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