Winning blow: pawn to e3 (e2·4)
c9-26761Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
23. e3 Qe6 24. Qxd3+ Ke8 25. Rc8+ Qxc8 26. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: queen to d3 (+5.6).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. bishop to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe6, then Qxd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #820.
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