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Winning blow: queen to e3 (e4)

c9-21100
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

14. Qe3 Nxd3+ 15. Qxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: queen to d3 (+4.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead Nxd3+, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #250.

Explore position #250

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