Winning blow: queen to f2 (e2)
c9-19228Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
23. Qf2 Qxf2+ 24. Kxf2 Bxh2 25. Bxe6+ Kg7 26. Nxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: king to f2 (+3.0).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- Best move. knight to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxf2+, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #460.
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