Winning blow: queen to f7 (h5·7)
c9-18686Puzzle 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
33. Qf7+ Kd6 34. c5+ Ke5 35. f4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re7, then Bh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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