Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·6)
c9-15850Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
26. Qf7+ Kxd6 27. Re1 e5 28. Bf5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd6, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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