Winning blow: queen to f2 (e3·3)
c9-15347Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
30. Qxf2 Rxf2 31. Nxc6 bxc6 32. Re1 R2f5 33. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+2.3).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rxf2, then Nxc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #692.
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