Winning blow: queen to f7 (f5·6)
c9-14214Puzzle 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
23. Qf7+ Re7 24. Nb8+ Kd8 25. Qg8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — knight to b8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc6, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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