Winning blow: queen to f6 (f2·6)
c9-14991Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
22. Qf6 Qh6 23. Qf7+ Kd8 24. Qg8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#3).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qh6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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