Winning blow: queen to f2 (f1·3)
c9-16857Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
23. Qf2 Qa8 24. Bxc7+ Ke8 25. Rb8+ Qxb8 26. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: bishop to c7 (+5.6).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa8, then Bxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
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