Winning blow: queen to e4 (e1)
c9-13845Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Qe4+ Nc6 30. Rb8+ Ka6 31. axb5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then axb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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