Winning blow: queen to e3 (e4)
c9-21100naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
14. Qe3 Nxd3+ 15. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: queen to d3 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxd3+, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
SP-250 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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