Winning blow: queen to f7 (f4·6)
c9-11228Puzzle 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
31. Qf7+ Bxf7 32. exf7+ Kd7 33. dxc5+ Kc6 34. fxg8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+11.1).
- Well found: pawn to f7 (+11.4).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+11.2).
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+11.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf7, then exf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #715.
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