Winning blow: queen to f6 (f5·5)
c9-24765Puzzle 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
20. Qxf6+ Kf8 21. Rd7 Bd4+ 22. Qxd4 Rg6 23. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+14.5).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf8, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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