Winning blow: queen to f2 (e1)
c9-09196Puzzle 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
15. Qf2 Ba8 16. Rc1 Nxa1 17. Rxa1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+2.0).
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Ba8, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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