Winning blow: queen to f1 (e2·3)
c9-23679Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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. Qf1 Qxf1+ 28. Kxf1 axb5 29. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — king to f1 (+2.8).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxf1+, then Kxf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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