Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·13)
c9-16719Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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
41. f8=Q Rc5 42. Qxc5 b4 43. Qxb4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc5, then Qxc5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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