Winning blow: queen to f7 (f1)
c9-14855Puzzle 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
24. Qf7+ Kh6 25. Be3+ Kh5 26. gxh7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Be3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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