Winning blow: queen to f7 (e7·4)
c9-23683Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
32. Qf7+ Kh8 33. e7 Rd8 34. Qf6+ Kg8 35. exd8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#5).
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then e7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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