Winning blow: queen to f6 (e7·3)
c9-11438Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
27. Qxf6 Nxd7 28. Qh6 f5 29. Qxe6+ Kh8 30. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd7, then Qh6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
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