Winning blow: queen to e4 (h7)
c9-12949Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
20. Qe4 Bxb3+ 21. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxb3+, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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