Winning blow: queen to e1 (e5)
c9-24591Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
19. Qe1 Qxe1+ 20. Bxe1 Bc7 21. Nxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: bishop to e1 (+3.9).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxe1+, then Bxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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