Winning blow: queen to f5 (b1·3)
c9-13371Puzzle 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
18. Qxf5+ Kg8 19. Nf6+ Rxf6 20. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Nf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #317.
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