Winning blow: queen to d2 (e1·3)
c9-27175Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
16. Qxd2 Qe7 17. Bb3 Kh8 18. Nxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to f8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Bb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
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