Winning blow: queen to f6 (e6·2)
c9-13387Puzzle 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
29. Qxf6+ Ke8 30. Qh8+ Kd7 31. Qxh7+ Kc8 32. Qxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (+4.7).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- Best move. queen to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke8, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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