Winning blow: queen to h3 (f5·3)
c9-21585Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
12. Qh3 f5 13. exf6 Nxf6 14. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (+4.1).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f5, then exf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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