Winning blow: queen to f3
c9-02102Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
15. Qxf3 cxd5 16. e5 Bxe5 17. Bf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead cxd5, then e5 and you stay on top.
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