Winning blow: queen to f4 (c1·6)
c9-11589Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
21. Qf4 Bf7 22. Bf6+ Kf8 23. Qh6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f4.
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf7, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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