Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e3·4)
c9-21102Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
32. e4 Qxe4+ 33. Qxe4+ Rxe4 34. Ra6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+4.5).
- A natural move: rook to a6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxe4+, then Qxe4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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