Winning blow: queen to f6 (b2)
c9-01055Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
14. Qxf6 Bxd7 15. c6 Bc8 16. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Bxd7, then c6 and you stay on top.
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