Winning blow: queen to c5 (b6·2)
c9-09714Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qc5+ Qf5 22. f4+ Kg4 23. h3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qf5, then f4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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