Winning blow: queen to f5 (a5)
c9-17074Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
29. Qf5 e6 30. Qxe6+ Kd8 31. Bg5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f5.
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e6, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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