Winning blow: queen to c8 (f5·2)
c9-10978Puzzle 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
33. Qc8+ Kh7 34. Bf5+ g6 35. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
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