Winning blow: queen to e1 (c3·3)
c9-19424Puzzle 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
27. Qe1 Qxe1+ 28. Bxe1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: bishop to e1 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qxe1+, then Bxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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