Winning blow: queen to f4 (f2·3)
c9-20279Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
35. Qxf4+ Qf6 36. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf6, then Qxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #857.
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