Winning blow: queen to f1 (g1·2)
c9-12351Puzzle 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
13. Qxf1 Rxf1+ 14. Kxf1 axb3 15. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: king to f1 (+2.5).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxf1+, then Kxf1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
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