Winning blow: queen to f7 (f1·6)
c9-12906Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
25. Qf7+ Kd8 26. Qxg7 c6 27. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Bf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #481.
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