Winning blow: queen to f1 (g1)
c9-11103Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
11. Qf1 e5 12. d5 Nd4 13. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead e5, then d5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
Explore position #454Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play