Winning blow: queen to f2 (f1·2)
c9-15504Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
33. Qxf2 Qxd1 34. Qg2+ Kf8 35. Kxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (+2.5).
- Precise: king to h4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qxd1, then Qg2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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