Winning blow: queen to f6 (g7·3)
c9-14733Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qxf6+ Ke8 32. Re3+ Qe5 33. Qxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Re3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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