Winning blow: queen to f5 (g4·3)
c9-08813Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
40. Qxf5+ Kc7 41. a8=Q d5 42. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then a8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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