Winning blow: queen to f2 (f3)
c9-25411Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
37. Qf2 Rxf2+ 38. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: king to f2 (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Rxf2+, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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