Winning blow: queen to f6 (f2·3)
c9-14560Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
24. Qf6+ Rc6 25. Bxc6 dxc6 26. h7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to h7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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