Winning blow: queen to e4 (c4)
c9-27733Puzzle 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. Qe4+ Kf7 25. Be6+ Ke7 26. Bf5+ Kf7 27. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+12.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#19).
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (#18).
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#16).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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