Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·12)
c9-09710Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. f8=Q+ Kc7 28. Qe7+ Kb6 29. Qxd6+ Kb5 30. Qxb4#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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