Winning blow: queen to f4 (c1·2)
c9-12156Puzzle 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
20. Qf4+ Ke7 21. Nxg6+ Ke8 22. Qxd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Nxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #384.
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