Winning blow: queen to f3 (f6)
c9-20351Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
26. Qf3 Qxf3 27. Bxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: bishop to f3 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxf3, then Bxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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