Winning blow: queen to f8 (f5)
c9-18624Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qf8+ Ka7 29. Bd4+ Rc5 30. Rxa5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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