Winning blow: queen to f6 (c3·7)
c9-09936Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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 Ra8 30. Qh6+ Kg8 31. Rf7
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f6.
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to f7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ra8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #42.
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