Winning blow: queen to f7 (d7·2)
c9-15764Puzzle 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
34. Qf7+ Kg5 35. Rg1 f3 36. Bxf3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#11).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to f3 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg5, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #827.
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