Winning blow: queen to f2 (e3)
c9-13189Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
26. Qf2 Bxd5 27. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxd5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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