Winning blow: queen to f4 (d6)
c9-20014Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Qf4+ g5 31. Rd6+ Kh7 32. Qxf5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g5, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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