Winning blow: queen to f6 (h8·2)
c9-15590Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qf6+ Kf8 31. Qh8+ Ke7 32. Nd5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#6).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+11.9).
- You win decisive material (+11.9).
- If instead Kd7, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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