Winning blow: queen to f6 (a1)
c9-17951Puzzle 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
35. Qxf6 Rxf6 36. Nd5 Re6 37. Rxb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to d5 (+4.0).
- Strong! rook to b3 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rxf6, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
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