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Winning blow: queen to e4 (e1·3)

c9-20347
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #61

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