Winning blow: queen to e3 (d2)
c9-24966Puzzle 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
32. Qe3 Qxe3+ 33. fxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxe3+, then fxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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