Winning blow: queen to f7 (f3·4)
c9-19692Puzzle 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
25. Qf7+ Kh6 26. Nf3 R8d7 27. Qf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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