Winning blow: queen to f5 (c2·8)
c9-13467Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Qf5+ Kb8 26. Qf8+ Re8 27. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#7).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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