Winning blow: queen to f5 (e6·2)
c9-10920Puzzle 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
27. Qf5+ Kh6 28. Qg5+ Kh7 29. Nf5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#2).
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #421.
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