Winning blow: queen to f6 (b6·2)
c9-09848Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Qxf6 e3 32. h6 d4 33. Qxd4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- pawn to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rc8, then Rxd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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