Winning blow: queen to f6 (d4·6)
c9-09744Puzzle 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
29. Qf6+ Kg8 30. Qxe6+ Kg7 31. Bh6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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