Winning blow: queen to e3 (c1·2)
c9-27731Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
32. Qxe3 Bxa3+ 33. Kc2 Qa4+ 34. Kd2 Qb4+ 35. Kxe2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- Well found: king to c2 (+4.1).
- Strong! king to d2 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxa3+, then Kc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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