Winning blow: queen to e4 (e5·2)
c9-10565Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Qe4 Bf7 34. Bc4 Kg7 35. Qe7
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e4.
- bishop to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf7, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
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