Winning blow: queen to e4 (e1·3)
c9-20347Puzzle 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
29. Qe4+ g6 30. Rxh5+ Kg7 31. Rh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to h5 (#5).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g6, then Rxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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