Winning blow: queen to c4 (e2·3)
c9-26090Puzzle 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
24. Qxc4 Ne6 25. Ra3 Nf4 26. Ne3 Qg8 27. Bxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- rook to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne6, then Ra3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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