Winning blow: queen to d5 (c6·2)
c9-20316Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Qd5+ Kf6 26. e5+ Kg7 27. Qxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+7.7).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (+7.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf6, then e5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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