Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e3·2)
c9-20008Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17. e4 Qd7 18. Rc2 Bc5 19. Qg5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (+3.4).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qd7, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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