Winning blow: queen to f4 (d2·2)
c9-07718Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
16. Qxf4 c5 17. f3 cxd4 18. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then f3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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