Winning blow: queen to f1 (e2·2)
c9-13070Puzzle 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
22. Qxf1 Kxb8 23. Kb2 Qe7 24. h4 Nf6 25. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to b2 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to h4 is the top choice (+2.3).
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxb8, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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