Winning blow: queen to f5 (f2·3)
c9-25315Puzzle 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
20. Qxf5 Qe8 21. Qf3+ Bd5 22. Re6+ Bd6 23. Rxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: queen to f3 (+2.8).
- Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- Brilliant! The rook on e8 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe8, then Qf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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