Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·11)
c9-20352Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
29. f8=Q Kb6 30. Qxc8 Ra7 31. Qgd8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f8.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd8+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #590.
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