Winning blow: queen to e4 (e8·2)
c9-09105Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
38. Qe4+ Kh6 39. Ng4+ Kg5 40. h4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to g4 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to h4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Ng4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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