Winning blow: queen to f7 (f3·8)
c9-15147Puzzle 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
28. Qf7 R8e7 29. Nc6+ Kc8 30. Nxe7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f7.
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#5).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead R8e7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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