Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·2)
c9-09569Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qf7+ Kc6 29. Nd4+ Kc5 30. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then a7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #491.
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