Winning blow: queen to f5 (h3·3)
c9-23263Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
26. Qf5 Qb6+ 27. Kg2 Qxe6 28. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb6+, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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