Winning blow: queen to f7 (d7)
c9-11370Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
22. Qxf7+ Kh8 23. Rd7 Rc1+ 24. Kg2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #385.
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