Winning blow: queen to f7 (b3·7)
c9-11887Puzzle 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
35. Qf7 Kh6 36. Qxf5 Nf6 37. Qf4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f7.
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then h4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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