Winning blow: queen to f6 (h8·9)
c9-14270Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
32. Qf6+ Kf8 33. Be6+ Ke8 34. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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