Winning blow: queen to f6 (f2·4)
c9-22071Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
34. Qxf6+ Kh7 35. Bd6+ Rc7 36. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#3).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh7, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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