Winning blow: queen to f5 (e4)
c9-12119Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
30. Qf5+ Ke8 31. Qxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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