Winning blow: queen to f6 (h8·4)
c9-20259Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
20. Qf6+ Kc7 21. Nd5+ Kb8 22. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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