Winning blow: queen to d5 (e5·3)
c9-12361Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
36. Qd5+ Kg7 37. Nxf5+ Qxf5+ 38. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#5).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg7, then Nxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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