Winning blow: queen to c8 (f5·5)
c9-21217Puzzle 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
39. Qc8+ Kd5 40. Qf5+ Kc6 41. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+9.8).
- Well found: queen to f5 (+10.2).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+11.9).
- You win decisive material (+11.9).
- If instead Kd5, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #477.
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