Winning blow: queen to f7 (c7·3)
c9-14700Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
30. Qxf7+ Kh8 31. Qxh5+ Kg7 32. Qg6+ Kf8 33. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
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