Winning blow: queen to f5 (f3)
c9-12782Puzzle 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
28. Qxf5+ Kb7 29. Rd8 cxb4 30. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rd8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #797.
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