Winning blow: queen to e2 (d2)
c9-20266Puzzle 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
20. Qxe2 Rxe2 21. d8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rxe2, then d8=Q+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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