Winning blow: queen to f7 (f6·6)
c9-18079Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
32. Qxf7 Be7 33. Qxe7 a4 34. Bc6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to c6.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a4, then Bc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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