Winning blow: queen to f2 (f5·2)
c9-24109Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
18. Qf2 Rxh5 19. Bb6 Ng5 20. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxh5, then Bb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
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