Winning blow: queen to f5 (d5)
c9-07936Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
17. Qf5 Qxf5 18. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to f5 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxf5, then exf5 and you stay on top.
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