Winning blow: queen to f7 (f2)
c9-18308Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
26. Qf7+ Kh8 27. Bxe6 Rd8+ 28. Ke2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#3).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #659.
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