Winning blow: queen to e4 (d4)
c9-17213Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qxe4+ Rc6 30. Bb5 Rg6 31. Bxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (+6.3).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc6, then Bb5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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