Winning blow: queen to d4 (d1·2)
c9-18345Puzzle 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
14. Qd4+ e5 15. Qxe4 Qxe4 16. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+1.9).
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e5, then Qxe4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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