Winning blow: queen to f3 (f2·3)
c9-19462Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
12. Qf3 c6 13. Qxg4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to g4 (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c6, then Qxg4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #627.
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