Winning blow: queen to f7 (b3·6)
c9-11696Puzzle 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
32. Qf7 hxg4+ 33. hxg4 Qa8+ 34. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qa8+, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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