Winning blow: queen to c3 (f3·6)
c9-16081Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
29. Qc3+ Kf7 30. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Nxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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