Winning blow: queen to f4 (f2·5)
c9-14074Puzzle 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. Qf4+ Re5 28. Bxe5+ Ka7 29. Bb8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to b8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re5, then Bxe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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