Winning blow: queen to f6 (a1·5)
c9-10419Puzzle 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
28. Qf6+ Ke8 29. Re1+ Re2 30. Rxe2+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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