Winning blow: queen to f6 (d4·5)
c9-27904Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
31. Qf6 Qxf6 32. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxf6, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #57.
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