Winning blow: queen to e3 (e6)
c9-27238Puzzle 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
29. Qe3 Kd7 30. Rbe1 Rd6 31. Nxf5 Nxf5 32. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Kd7, then Rbe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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