Winning blow: queen to f5 (b1·6)
c9-15613Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qf5+ Kd6 19. Qe5+ Kc6 20. Bxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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