Winning blow: king to f1 (f2·3)
c9-23909Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
25. Kf1 Qxd2 26. Qe6+ Qd7 27. Rxb8+ Kxb8 28. Qxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: queen to e6 (+6.3).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Qxd2, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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