Winning blow: queen to f7 (h5·6)
c9-19975Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Qxf7+ Kh8 28. Bc3+ e5 29. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+13.1).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (#10).
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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