Winning blow: queen to f6 (f3·4)
c9-26640Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxf6+ Kxf6 16. d5+ Ne5 17. f4 Kf5 18. Bxe5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on f6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+2.1).
- Strong! pawn to f4 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf6, then d5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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