Winning blow: queen to e3 (e2)
c9-18841naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
25. Qe3 Qxe3+ 26. Rxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: rook to e3 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxe3+, then Rxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
SP-434 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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