Winning blow: queen to a6 (f1)
sf-t-0111Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
21. Qa6+ Kd8 22. Bf6+ Re7 23. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
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