Winning blow: queen to e5 (b2)
c9-26444Puzzle 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
25. Qe5+ Kd8 26. f7 Bxe5 27. f8=Q+ Kc7 28. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (+2.9).
- Strong! pawn to f8 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kd8, then f7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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