Winning blow: queen to f2 (a7)
c9-10656Puzzle 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
20. Qxf2 Rxf2 21. Nc6+ Ke8 22. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+4.7).
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxf2, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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