Winning blow: queen to e4 (c4·2)
c9-09954Puzzle 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
31. Qxe4 Nxc6 32. Kxd3 Rd8+ 33. Ke2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — king to d3 (#5).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd2+, then Kxd2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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