Winning blow: queen to f4 (e3·2)
c9-21758Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
23. Qxf4 Bxf4 24. Bxd5 Ne7 25. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxf4, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
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