Winning blow: queen to f4 (g5)
c9-13587Puzzle 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. Qxf4 Qd6 23. Rxe8+ Bxe8 24. Qxd6+ Rxd6 25. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- A brilliant blow: rook to e8, and you stand better (+1.7).
- Stunning! queen to d6 gives up material but you stand better (+1.7).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd6, then Rxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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