Winning blow: queen to f4 (f1·2)
c9-11864Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qxf4 Qh1+ 27. Be1 Nf7 28. Qxg4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e1 (+2.2).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh1+, then Be1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
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