Winning blow: queen to e4 (d5)
c9-15845Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qe4+ Kd8 29. Qxb7 b4 30. Qc8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#7).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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