Winning blow: queen to e4 (f4)
c9-14998Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
33. Qxe4 Rxe4 34. Kxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: king to e4 (+6.1).
- You win decisive material (+6.1).
- If instead Rxe4, then Kxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #109.
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