Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·24)
c9-18868Puzzle 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. f7 c6 26. Qxe5 Qa1+ 27. Bxa1
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f7.
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to a1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then f8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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