Winning blow: queen to f5 (f1·3)
c9-12590Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Qxf5 Bc4+ 32. Kc2 Bb3+ 33. Kxb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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