Winning blow: queen to f5 (f3·3)
c9-15098Puzzle 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
23. Qxf5 Rxf5 24. Bd3 Rf3 25. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+3.9).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rxf5, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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