Winning blow: queen to e4 (f5·2)
c9-19638Puzzle 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
27. Qe4+ c6 28. Qe3 Nd4+ 29. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to b2 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead c6, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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