Winning blow: queen to e4 (b7·2)
c9-22201Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
40. Qxe4 Rxe4 41. Rb8 Rf4+ 42. Ke2 e4 43. Rxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: rook to b8 (+3.8).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe4, then Rb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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