Winning blow: queen to f8 (e7·2)
c9-14425Puzzle 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
21. Qxf8+ Kh7 22. Bc2+ Be4 23. Bxe4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh7, then Bxf7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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