Winning blow: queen to f6 (b2·6)
c9-23045Puzzle 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
27. Qxf6 Qe4 28. Rh1+ Qxh1 29. Qh8+ Kg6 30. Qxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (+5.3).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- Best move. queen to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe4, then Rh1+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #595.
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