Winning blow: queen to f5 (c2·2)
c9-08191Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
12. Qxf5 Rf8 13. Kg1 Rxf5 14. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: king to g1 (+2.9).
- Strong! rook to f5 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rf8, then Kg1 and you win the rook.
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