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Winning blow: queen to e1 (d2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Qe1 Qxe1+ 30. Kxe1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: king to e1 (+5.2).
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Qxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #358.

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