Winning blow: queen to e1 (f1·2)
c9-10300Puzzle 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
25. Qe1+ Kd8 26. Qa5+ Rc7 27. Qd5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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