Winning blow: queen to f8 (f1·2)
c9-22635Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
14. Qxf8 Rxf8 15. Nb4 Rf2 16. Rc2 Rdf8 17. Rxe3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on f8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- knight to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c2.
- Best move. rook to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxf8, then Nb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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