Winning blow: queen to f3 (e3·2)
c9-16743Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
28. Qxf3 Nxf3 29. Bxf6 Nxe1 30. Bxh8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (+3.3).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf3, then Bxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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