Winning blow: queen to e5 (b2·3)
c9-26859Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
34. Qe5 Qxe5 35. fxe5 Rxb3 36. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxe5, then fxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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