Winning blow: queen to f7 (f4·5)
c9-25566Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
15. Qxf7+ Kh7 16. Rh3 Rf8 17. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to h3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Kh7, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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