Winning blow: queen to e3 (f2·3)
c9-25606Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
13. Qe3 Nxc1 14. Rxc1 Ng6 15. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+1.9).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Nxc1, then Rxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #613.
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