Winning blow: queen to f5 (e4·4)
c9-16012Puzzle 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
34. Qf5+ Ke7 35. Qd7+ Kf8 36. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #19.
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