Winning blow: queen to f3 (e2)
c9-17930Puzzle 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
24. Qf3 Nb5 25. Bb2 e6 26. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nb5, then Qg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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