Winning blow: queen to f5 (g4·2)
c9-13053Puzzle 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
21. Qxf5+ Ne6 22. Rg7+ Be7 23. Rd1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#5).
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #230.
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