Winning blow: queen to f7 (d5·2)
c9-18043Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
22. Qxf7 Qxf7 23. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: bishop to f7 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxf7, then Bxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #726.
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