Winning blow: queen to f7 (d5·5)
c9-15737Puzzle 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. Qf7+ Kc8 26. Rd5 exd2+ 27. Rxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- rook to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then dxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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