Winning blow: queen to f1 (f2)
c9-09739Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
25. Qf1 Qg6 26. g4 hxg3 27. h4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+4.1).
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qg6, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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