Winning blow: queen to e3 (e1)
c9-27144Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Qxe3 Nxe3 22. Rf7+ Qxf7 23. exf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (+5.1).
- Strong! pawn to f7 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Nxe3, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
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