Winning blow: queen to e4
c9-03761Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
16. Qxe4 Qf6 17. Qg4 Nge7 18. Nb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nge7, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
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