Winning blow: queen to f4 (e3·3)
c9-12124Puzzle 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. Qf4+ Kc5 32. Ne4+ Kb4 33. Nc3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc5, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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