Winning blow: queen to f6 (a1·7)
c9-09547Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
27. Qf6+ Kd6 28. cxd5 cxd5 29. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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