Winning blow: pawn to f7 (e6·7)
c9-27825Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
32. exf7+ Kxf7 33. Qh5+ Kg7 34. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #147.
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