Winning blow: queen to f3 (d1·3)
c9-16404Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Qxf3 Rxf3+ 30. Kxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: king to f3 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rxf3+, then Kxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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