Winning blow: queen to f6 (b2·3)
c9-14023Puzzle 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
28. Qxf6+ Kxf6 29. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf6, then Rxc8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #206.
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