Winning blow: queen to f7 (g6·2)
c9-15173Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
20. Qf7+ Kh8 21. Kxh2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — king to h2 (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh8, then Kxh2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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