Winning blow: queen to d4 (b4)
c9-12962Puzzle 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
40. Qd4 e3+ 41. Bxe3 Ke6 42. Qe5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d4.
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e3+, then Kxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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