Winning blow: queen to f6 (f7·2)
c9-23710Puzzle 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
32. Qf6+ Kg8 33. Qxe6+ Kg7 34. Qe5+ Kg8 35. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#5).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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