Winning blow: queen to f1 (d3)
c9-17537Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
34. Qf1+ Bf4 35. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf4, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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