Winning blow: queen to f7 (f4·4)
c9-13192Puzzle 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
27. Qf7+ Kd8 28. Rxb5 Re7 29. Qf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#5).
- A natural move: queen to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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