Winning blow: queen to f4 (c1)
c9-09918Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Qf4 Be8 28. Qc7+ Kg8 29. Qe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#6).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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