Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e3)
c9-11481Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17. e4 Rf4 18. Nf2 d5 19. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rf4, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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