Winning blow: queen to f7 (f1·3)
c9-17882Puzzle 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
23. Qf7+ Kh7 24. Qxh5+ Kg8 25. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#5).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #17.
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