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Winning blow: queen to e4 (h7)

c9-12949
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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