Winning blow: queen to f7 (f8·2)
c9-12785Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
33. Qxf7+ Kd8 34. Qxg8+ Kd7 35. Qf7+ Kd8 36. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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