Winning blow: queen to f7 (b3·8)
c9-18727Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Qf7 Be7 26. Bxe7+ Kd7 27. Bd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f7.
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re6, then Qxc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
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