Winning blow: queen to d7 (f5·3)
c9-16422Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qxd7+ Kf8 26. Qd8+ Kg7 27. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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