Winning blow: queen to f2 (e1·2)
c9-17131Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Qf2+ Kg7 27. Bd4+ Kg6 28. Qf6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Be4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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