Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·4)
c9-17907Puzzle 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
36. f7 Rf8 37. Qxe6+ Kb8 38. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#7).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf8, then Qxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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