Winning blow: queen to f7 (b3·4)
c9-10603Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
30. Qf7+ Nxf7 31. Rxf7+ Kh8 32. Bxd6 Rd8 33. Nxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: rook to f7 (+4.9).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. knight to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf7, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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