Winning blow: queen to e4 (c6)
c9-23390Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Qxe4 Nxe4 23. Rh4 Ng5 24. d5 Rh6 25. dxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- rook to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nxe4, then Rh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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