Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e2·2)
c9-13301Puzzle 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
28. e4 Qd7 29. Qb5 Qc7 30. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: queen to b5 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qf7, then Qb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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