Winning blow: queen to f8 (d8)
c9-14195Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
23. Qf8+ Ke6 24. Rxg6+ Kd7 25. Bxf5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Qd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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