Winning blow: queen to e2 (d3·2)
c9-28275Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
30. Qe2 Rf8 31. Re7+ Kg8 32. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: rook to e7 (+8.4).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf8, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #57.
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