Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·16)
c9-23737Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
20. Ke2 Rd8 21. Qxh4+ f6 22. Qc4 Qf5 23. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: queen to h4 (+4.5).
- Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd8, then Qxh4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #689.
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