Winning blow: queen to f6 (f7)
sf-t-0157Puzzle 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. Qf6+ Kc7 22. Rxd7+ Kxd7 23. Rd1+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#3).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
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