Winning blow: queen to f4 (c1·7)
c9-27863Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
12. Qxf4 Bxf4 13. Nxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxf4, then Nxc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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