Winning blow: queen to d5 (f7·3)
c9-13956Puzzle 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. Qd5+ Ka7 26. Qxc5+ Ka6 27. Be3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#3).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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