Winning blow: queen to f7 (f8·5)
c9-13661Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Qf7+ Kh8 34. f4 e4 35. dxe4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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