Winning blow: queen to f6 (f3)
c9-16915Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qf6+ Kh7 30. Bc2+ Kg8 31. g6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to g6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
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