Winning blow: queen to f1 (e1·2)
c9-17439Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
19. Qf1 Qe6 20. Bd3 Nd6 21. Ba6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Qe6, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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