Winning blow: queen to e4 (b1·2)
c9-25459Puzzle 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
30. Qxe4+ Kg8 31. Bc2 g5 32. hxg6 d5 33. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+5.5).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then Bc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #485.
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