Winning blow: queen to e3 (d3·2)
c9-26255Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
25. Qxe3 Rxe3 26. Nb5+ Kb8 27. Nc6+ Kxb7 28. Nxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to b5 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Great move! knight to d8 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe3, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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