Winning blow: queen to d7 (f5·6)
c9-09371Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qd7 Rh7 33. Bxf7 Rxf7 34. Qc8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d7.
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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