Winning blow: queen to f8 (a8·2)
c9-14603Puzzle 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
36. Qxf8+ Ke6 37. Rh6+ Kd5 38. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke6, then Rh6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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