Winning blow: queen to f5 (c5·2)
c9-19519Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Qf5+ Kh6 29. Qh3+ Kg6 30. Nfe5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #581.
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