Winning blow: queen to f7 (f2·2)
c9-18557Puzzle 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
24. Qf7+ Kh8 25. Nxd6 Nxd6 26. Qxe7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh8, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
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