Winning blow: queen to f7 (a7·2)
c9-20403Puzzle 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
28. Qf7 axb2 29. Rxh6+ Kxh6 30. Bxg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f7.
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead axb2, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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