Winning blow: queen to f5 (c2·9)
c9-15943Puzzle 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
27. Qf5+ Rd7 28. dxc6 Rd8 29. cxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+9.2).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+9.7).
- Strong! pawn to d7 is the sharp choice (+10.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd7, then dxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
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