Winning blow: queen to c5 (f5·2)
c9-22846Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Qxc5+ Ke8 30. Rd4 Qc3 31. Re4+ Rxe4 32. Qxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (+4.5).
- Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Rd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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