Winning blow: queen to f4 (g4·2)
c9-24611Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
26. Qf4+ Kc8 27. Rc7+ Nxc7 28. Nd6+ Kd8 29. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: rook to c7 (+5.1).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Great move! knight to e8 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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