Winning blow: queen to f3 (f7)
c9-17661Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
27. Qxf3 Rxe6 28. Be3 Rbe8 29. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxe6, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #327.
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