Winning blow: queen to e4 (e3·2)
c9-24606Puzzle 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
29. Qxe4 Rxe4 30. d6 Rxg7 31. Rxc7+ Kb8 32. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (+4.9).
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe4, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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