Winning blow: queen to f7 (f1·5)
c9-11330Puzzle 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
26. Qf7 Qc8 27. Qg6+ Ke7 28. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc8, then Rhe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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