Winning blow: queen to f4 (f5)
c9-27587Puzzle 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. Qxf4 Rg6 16. e6+ Kxg7 17. Qxb8 Bxe6 18. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg6, then e6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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