Winning blow: queen to f5 (c8·2)
c9-19533Puzzle 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
35. Qf5+ g6 36. Rc7+ Kh6 37. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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