Winning blow: queen to f3 (h1)
c9-04189Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. Qxf3 exd4 15. Nxf5 Qh8 16. Rxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.4).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead e4, then Qxf5 and you win the bishop.
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