Winning blow: queen to c7 (f4·4)
c9-14628Puzzle 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
31. Qc7+ Bd7 32. f6+ Kxe6 33. Nf4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (#7).
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bd7, then f6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
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