Winning blow: queen to f3 (h1·2)
c9-10117Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
7. Qf3+ Nf4 8. gxf4 e6 9. fxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf4, then gxf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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