Winning blow: queen to f6 (h6·2)
c9-12032Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. Qf6 Qd8 21. Rfe1+ Be6 22. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+7.0).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+7.1).
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead Qd8, then Rfe1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
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