Winning blow: queen to e1 (d2·2)
c9-27989Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. 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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