Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·7)
c9-15153Puzzle 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
21. f8=Q Kb7 22. Qfxe7 Ka6 23. Qxc7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f8.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b4, then Qfxe7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #83.
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