Winning blow: queen to f6 (b2·5)
c9-09071Puzzle 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
32. Qf6+ Kh7 33. Qxf7+ Kh6 34. Qxg8 Ra7 35. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: queen to f7 (+5.4).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (+5.5).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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