Winning blow: queen to f6 (a1·2)
c9-18242Puzzle 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
16. Qxf6 Rg8 17. Nxg5+ Rxg5 18. Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg8, then Nxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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