Winning blow: pawn to f6 (f5·9)
c9-11014Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
17. f6 Bc7 18. Qxc7 Kg6 19. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f6.
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc7, then Qxc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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