Winning blow: queen to f6 (h8·8)
c9-14839Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
26. Qf6+ Ke8 27. Bf7+ Kf8 28. Bxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Bf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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