Winning blow: queen to f7 (h5·8)
c9-10171Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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
26. Qf7+ Kh7 27. g4 Bxg4 28. Nxg4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.7).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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