Winning blow: queen to f6 (d6·2)
c9-13176Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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. Qxf6+ Kg8 23. Ne6 Nf5 24. Bf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Ne6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #516.
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