Winning blow: queen to f6 (b2·2)
c9-13805Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
17. Qxf6+ Kg8 18. fxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then fxg5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #579.
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