Winning blow: queen to e2 (d2·3)
c9-25239Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
17. Qxe2 Rxh1+ 18. Kxh1 Qxe2 19. Ng5+ Ke7 20. Bxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — king to h1 (+4.5).
- Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxh1+, then Kxh1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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